Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

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The regalia (Crown, Sceptre, Globus Cruciger and Sword of State) lie at the credence-table at the start of the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander at Nieuwe Kerk or New Church in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. DEJONG

The regalia (Crown, Sceptre, Globus Cruciger and Sword of State) lie at the credence-table at the start of the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander at Nieuwe Kerk or New Church in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. DEJONG

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Sebastian Reuter

King Willem Alexander, Queen Maxima and their daughters Princess Catharina Amalia, Princess Ariane and Princess Alexia of the Netherlands appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the public after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands and ahead of the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

King Willem Alexander, Queen Maxima and their daughters Princess Catharina Amalia, Princess Ariane and Princess Alexia of the Netherlands appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the public after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands and ahead of the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Pascal Le Segretain

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima (R) appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the public after her abdication and ahead of the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima (R) appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the public after her abdication and ahead of the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Pool

King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (R) leave after attending the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander in front of a joint session of the two houses of the States General at Nieuwe Kerk on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (R) leave after attending the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander in front of a joint session of the two houses of the States General at Nieuwe Kerk on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Chris Jackson

Princess Letizia of Spain and Prince Felipe of Spain arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Princess Letizia of Spain and Prince Felipe of Spain arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Chris Jackson

King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Chris Jackson

Herman van Rompuy arrives at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Herman van Rompuy arrives at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Chris Jackson

Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Daniel of Sweden arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Daniel of Sweden arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

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General view during the swearing in and investiture ceremony for HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Nieuwe Kerk on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

General view during the swearing in and investiture ceremony for HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Nieuwe Kerk on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Chris Jackson

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and Crown Prince Haakon arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and Crown Prince Haakon arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Jasper Juinen

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (R) leave after the inauguration ceremony of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, at New Church on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (R) leave after the inauguration ceremony of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, at New Church on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Chris Jackson

King Willem Alexander; Queen Maxima and their daughters Princess Catharina-Amalia; Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane of The Netherlands arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

King Willem Alexander; Queen Maxima and their daughters Princess Catharina-Amalia; Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane of The Netherlands arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Inauguration Of King Willem Alexander As Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Abdicates

Dean Mouhtaropoulos

King Willem Alexander, Queen Maxima and their daughters Princess Catharina Amalia, Princess Ariane and Princess Alexia of the Netherlands wave to the crowd along the bank aboard the King's boat for the water pageant to celebrate the inauguration of King Willem of the Netherlands after the abdication of his mother Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

King Willem Alexander, Queen Maxima and their daughters Princess Catharina Amalia, Princess Ariane and Princess Alexia of the Netherlands wave to the crowd along the bank aboard the King's boat for the water pageant to celebrate the inauguration of King Willem of the Netherlands after the abdication of his mother Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The regalia lie at the credence-table at the start of the... News PhotoAmsterdam,Dutch Royalty,Horizontal,Human Interest,Inauguration Into Office,Investiture of King Willem-Alexander,King Willem-Alexander,Netherlands,Nieuwe Kerk - Amsterdam,Nieuwe Kerk - Delft,People,Prince - Royal Person,RoyaltyPhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2013 AFPThe regalia (Crown, Sceptre, Globus Cruciger and Sword of State) lie at the credence-table at the start of the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander at Nieuwe Kerk or New Church in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013.
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